Scene of the Crime
Originally released in 1986. Scene of the Crime is a drama/crime film. directed by André Téchiné.
Starring Catherine Deneuve, Wadeck Stanczak, and Nicolas Giraudi
Synopsis
In the woods, a 13-year-old boy is grabbed by an escaped convict and told to bring money later that day. The boy does as he's told, only to be attacked by the convict's partner. A murder ensues, and through happenstance, the murderer and the boy's mother form an alliance. All this takes place in four days during which the boy has his first communion, his separated parents face each other amidst grandmother's hopes they'll reunite, the grandfather just wants to go fishing, the school's chaplain complains about the boy's behavior, and the convicts' shared girlfriend comes, gun in hand, to help them escape to Tangier. The mother's surprising decisions complete the story.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 16, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (45 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- T. Films
- Films A2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scene of the Crime about?
In the woods, a 13-year-old boy is grabbed by an escaped convict and told to bring money later that day. The boy does as he's told, only to be attacked by the convict's partner. A murder ensues, an...
Who directed Scene of the Crime?
Scene of the Crime was directed by André Téchiné.
How long is Scene of the Crime?
Scene of the Crime has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Scene of the Crime released?
Scene of the Crime was released on May 16, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Scene of the Crime?
The main cast of Scene of the Crime includes Catherine Deneuve, Wadeck Stanczak, Nicolas Giraudi, Danielle Darrieux, Victor Lanoux.